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Cartmell Family History

Cartmell Surname Meaning

English (Cumbria and Lancashire): variant of Cartmill.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cartmell family from?

You can see how Cartmell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cartmell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cartmell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 680 Cartmell families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cartmell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cartmell families in 1891.
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What did your Cartmell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cartmell. 12% of Cartmell men worked as a General Labourer and 68% of Cartmell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cartmell were Poultry Farmer and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    10%
  • Bricklayer
    7%
  • Poultry Farmer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    68%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Cotton Weaver
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Cartmell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cartmell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cartmell. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Cartmell. For the veterans among your Cartmell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cartmell lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cartmell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cartmell in 1953 was 74, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cartmell ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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